Website & scheduleschoolofrcb.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
Monday
3:30–9 pm
Tuesday
3:30–9 pm
Wednesday
3:30–9 pm
Thursday
3:30–9 pm
Friday
3:30–9 pm
Saturday
9:30 am–6 pm
Sunday
Closed
Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.
The programs they offer
Ballet programs on the schedule at The School of Rochester City Ballet, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.
The training methods and syllabi The School of Rochester City Ballet teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.
Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.
Your first ballet class at The School of Rochester City Ballet
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners,
whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable
clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not
required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class
usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along,
copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes
ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets
easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.
Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and student reviews.
Something out of date? Report a correction.
Own this studio? Claim your listing — it's free.